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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1931
Page
3
A special Thanksgiving service at St Pauls Chapel replaces the regular Tuesday assembly. Barnard College seats reserved. Henry Sloane Coffin delivers the address with a University Chapel Choir and University Orchestra performing Scarlatti and Corelli pieces and Holst Psalm 118.
Dr. Mordecai Kaplan, dean at the Jewish Theological Seminary, argued at the Menorah Tea on Thursday November 19 that religion must be viewed as aiding life, not just relating to the supernatural. He traced religion from godly function to life value, noting Renaissance humanization and the shift away from mediating gods, urging a reaffirmation of life’s value to combat weariness and sustain meaning.
Dr. Stephen P. Duggan of the Institute of International Education urges Barnard and the public to support a 1933 fellowship fund to foster student interchange. He notes Latin American distrust and U S ignorance of other nations and stresses that international fellowships and lectures promote goodwill and mutual understanding.
Marguerite Wadds Barnard 31, studying at the University of Madrid on a Spanish fellowship, writes from the Residencia de Senoritas about dormitory life, first impressions of Madrid, and courses in Spanish Phonetics Literature Civilization and Painting. She mentions professors Navarro Tomas Don Pedro Salinas and G Gala and notes a political moment in Parliament with Alcala Zamora’s resignation.
Professor Braun of Barnard College lauded Goethe as the greatest modern poet citing his simplicity and normal attitude. He argued Goethe’s religious development moves toward altruism and that his closer reader resonance surpasses Dante or Shakespeare. The address marked the centennial of Goethe’s birth next year and drew a large Barnard student audience.
Thanksgiving service at 1 10 pm in St Pauls Chapel features a special musical program by the Chapel Choir and the University Orchestra ensemble directed by Herbert Dittler. They perform a Scarlatti aria Corelli Largo and Alfegro with Holst Psalm 118 arrangement.
Barnard Hall will display posters listing student Fellowship contributors this week. As pledges grow, posters will be updated. each class is shown by its mascot image, which will move forward as the fundraising drive continues.
Hortense Calisher style column rails at football rituals and heat in campus games. The writer jokes that captains’ souls are funded by a budget, taunting editors and readers to examine the sacred money and effort behind the sport.
One hundred seventy couples attended the Harvest Hop in Barnard gymnasium hosted by the Athletic Association. The first dance of the year featured fall colors corn pumpkins and autumn leaves with a seven piece orchestra led by Mr. Grossman. Faculty guests included Dr. George W Mullins Miss Mabel Weeks Dr. Paul Smith Miss Agnes R Wayman and Miss Barbara Kruger. Edith Tomkins chaired the event with Helen Cahalane Natalie Joffe and Jean Waterman as committee members.
The Barnard Italian club presents Manteo's Marionette Theatre show at Casa Italiana at 4:00 PM on Monday December 7. The performance showcases Italian entertainment with ornate costumes and is mainly for Italian patrons, with tickets 25 cents available through Mrs Anna D Avella during the week ahead.
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